Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or Social Studies. Post Graduate qualification in IR - strong advantage. Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role working in an Automotive/MIBCO aligned manufacturing environment. Industrial relations / employee relations experience. Knowledge of end-to-end HR processes. Key Performance Areas: HR Legislation: Comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.). Employment Equity: Schedule and attend all EE & SD Committee meetings. EE administration, plant EE files & EE & SD meeting minutes. Responsible for the availability of up-to-date EE files and documentation for the DoEL inspections. Recruitment and Selection: Complete and follow up on the approvals of documentation for all vacant positions. Track the recruitment process from beginning to end and provide updates to HR Specialist and plant line management. Liaise with the recruitment agencies, ensuring the recruitment process is tracked and completed. Attend and form part of all recruitment interviews and ensure EE representation for all plant based positions. Compile, obtain approval from line management and advertise internal vacancies. Ensure a shortlist of candidates is supplied to line management. Co-ordinate and administer the recruitment process, i.e. interview guides, setting up interviews, diarising interview dates and times, etc. Co-ordinate all relevant verification checks for suitable candidates. Ensure that the recruitment and take-on process for Internships and apprenticeships are in line with the MERSETA deadlines, and that documentation required is adhered to and supplied accordingly. Industrial Relations: Conduct investigation & review evidence for all IR related matters alongside line management. Responsible for all disciplinary proceedings, and required to take minutes as and when required. Assist the HR Specialist with the HR Report on all disciplinary matters. Assist line management with disciplinary actions as and when required, in line with the disciplinary rules & regulations. Attend the DRC and CCMA, as and when required, representing the employer in Conciliations and Arbitrations with the HR Specialist. Performance Management: Administer performance management / counselling records. Attend counselling & disciplinary sessions on request in the capacity of HR Advisor. Take minutes in all disciplinary matters. Transition: Conduct, co-ordinate and administer the employee exit process/interviews. Ensure exit medicals are performed. Reporting & Administration Compile HR monthly reports. Represent HR in monthly Shop Stewards meetings. Liaise with union on all matters. Liaise with payroll to ensure any payroll amendments are submitted and made. Responsible for: Union time off requests and Shop Stewards time off tracker; Plant long service awards. SharePoint transactions as they pertain to the HR Specialist functions. HR Induction training & other adhoc training, if required. All plant related HR administration starter packs, termination packs, communications, etc. as required. Generate POs for any HR Services. Process invoices (HR, Psychometric Assessments, etc.).